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Maine Lawmakers Considering Extending School Day [POLL]http://b985.fm/maine-lawmakers-considering-extending-school-day/
http://b985.fm/maine-lawmakers-considering-extending-school-day/#commentsFri, 20 Feb 2015 13:09:45 +0000Andy Capwellhttp://b985.fm/?p=187115Continue reading…]]>The Maine State House will be discussing a bill today that will allow schools to extend the school day by an hour in order to make up for all of the snow days that have occurred this winter.

]]>http://b985.fm/maine-lawmakers-considering-extending-school-day/feed/0Peter Spiro, ThinkstockSarah Reviews 50 Shades Of Grey [VIDEO]http://b985.fm/sarah-reviews-50-shades-of-grey-video/
http://b985.fm/sarah-reviews-50-shades-of-grey-video/#commentsWed, 18 Feb 2015 21:31:45 +0000Sarah Dyerhttp://b985.fm/?p=186835Continue reading…]]>I finally ventured out last night and watched the movie of the year...50 Shades of Grey. I have read all 3 books and have been anticipating the release of this hot steamy flick. So, I have high expectations when it comes movies based off of books. I always want it to be better than the book...and since this book was so poorly written, making a great movie should be an easy task.

]]>http://b985.fm/sarah-reviews-50-shades-of-grey-video/feed/0Getty ImagesWhat Do You Think: Should The Labrador Retriever Be Maine's Official State Dog?http://b985.fm/what-do-you-think-should-the-labrador-retriever-be-maines-official-state-dog/
http://b985.fm/what-do-you-think-should-the-labrador-retriever-be-maines-official-state-dog/#commentsWed, 11 Feb 2015 14:47:16 +0000Andy Capwellhttp://b985.fm/?p=185972Continue reading…]]>There will be some barking going on this afternoon at the Maine State House. It won't be republicans and democrats arguing with one another. It will actually be the dogs doing some barking.

]]>http://b985.fm/what-do-you-think-should-the-labrador-retriever-be-maines-official-state-dog/feed/0Gary Gershoff, Getty ImagesNAACP Asks Skowhegan High School To Change Their Nicknamehttp://b985.fm/naacp-asks-skowhegan-high-school-to-change-their-nickname/
http://b985.fm/naacp-asks-skowhegan-high-school-to-change-their-nickname/#commentsWed, 11 Feb 2015 08:11:48 +0000Andy Capwellhttp://b985.fm/?p=185921Continue reading…]]>The president of the Greater Bangor Area NAACP has formally asked Skowhegan High School officials to stop using the school nickname of Indians and the image of the mascot.

]]>http://b985.fm/naacp-asks-skowhegan-high-school-to-change-their-nickname/feed/0Peter Spiro, ThinkstockPeople Helping People…A Thing Of The Past?http://b985.fm/people-helping-people-a-thing-of-the-past/
http://b985.fm/people-helping-people-a-thing-of-the-past/#commentsSun, 08 Feb 2015 11:40:43 +0000Sarah Dyerhttp://b985.fm/?p=185611Continue reading…]]>I encountered a situation last Thursday that continues to weigh heavy on my brain. It was morning and I was on my way into work. It was early and snowing. On route 17, I came across a pick-up truck stuck in a snowbank. It was dark and as I approached it and saw that the occupants were alone, I began to slow down to offer them help. That's what I should do, right?

]]>http://b985.fm/people-helping-people-a-thing-of-the-past/feed/0Top 10 Most Dangerous Places In Mainehttp://b985.fm/top-10-most-dangerous-places-in-maine/
http://b985.fm/top-10-most-dangerous-places-in-maine/#commentsWed, 04 Feb 2015 11:38:17 +0000Sarah Dyerhttp://b985.fm/?p=185003Continue reading…]]>I want to say I'm surprised with these results, but then again, I'm not. Augusta is the most dangerous place to live in Maine. Dubbed the nickname "Disgusta", it tops the list as having the most property crimes per capita in the state.

]]>http://b985.fm/top-10-most-dangerous-places-in-maine/feed/0The Story That Burger King Uses Horse Meat Is Bologna!!http://b985.fm/burger-king-uses-horse-meat-is-bologna/
http://b985.fm/burger-king-uses-horse-meat-is-bologna/#commentsTue, 03 Feb 2015 15:16:18 +0000Sarah Dyerhttp://b985.fm/?p=184900Continue reading…]]>Here's where you have to be very careful with what you believe on the internet. A lot of people read something and somehow it flips in their brain that it must be true. This is when your rationalization skills need to kick in and say "What? No way?" A great quote: "If you read it on the internet, then it must be true" - Abe Lincoln. Smart man, that guy!

]]>http://b985.fm/burger-king-uses-horse-meat-is-bologna/feed/0Getty ImagesSuper Game, Super Seasonhttp://b985.fm/super-game-super-season/
http://b985.fm/super-game-super-season/#commentsMon, 02 Feb 2015 16:06:55 +0000Andy Capwellhttp://b985.fm/?p=184700Continue reading…]]>Many Mainers are going to head into work a little tired, maybe with a sore throat but with a smile on their face. New England Patriots fans ran the gambit of emotions during Super Bowl XLIV.

]]>http://b985.fm/super-game-super-season/feed/0We Want To Know Your Predictions For Today's 'Big Game'http://b985.fm/we-want-to-know-your-predictions-for-todays-big-game/
http://b985.fm/we-want-to-know-your-predictions-for-todays-big-game/#commentsSun, 01 Feb 2015 11:00:48 +0000Andy Capwellhttp://b985.fm/?p=184471Continue reading…]]>It's finally the day for the 'big game'! Super Bowl XLIX will kickoff around 6:30 p.m. and many experts are expecting a very close game.

]]>http://b985.fm/we-want-to-know-your-predictions-for-todays-big-game/feed/0Rob Carr, Getty ImagesAmerica Says Goodbye To The Bravermans: 'Parenthood' Ends After Six Seasonshttp://b985.fm/america-says-goodbye-to-the-bravermans-parenthood-ends-after-six-seasons/
http://b985.fm/america-says-goodbye-to-the-bravermans-parenthood-ends-after-six-seasons/#commentsThu, 29 Jan 2015 14:58:53 +0000Andy Capwellhttp://b985.fm/?p=184217Continue reading…]]>My favorite television show, since '24', is coming to an end after six seasons on NBC. The show 'Parenthood' will be concluding tonight at 10 p.m. For those who have watched the show, the Braverman crew truly does feel like they are part of your family.